Document Type : Original Article
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Department of History، Adab College، University of Salaheddine، Iraq Kurdistan Region
Abstract
This research sheds light on the exchange and commercial relations between Muslims and the Crusaders eastern regions especially in the Syria and Egypt, and presents the most potential causes and consequences of these commercial relations. The history of the Crusades is one of the most important events inside the history of Islam and Europe, because this era of history was known as a bloody political period full of war and conflict. When discussing the Crusades, the attention is directly on the political aspect, but the importance of the economic aspect, especially trade, was no less than the political aspect, though the economic aspect is the core and indicates the strength and survival of any country's policy. Historians have even suggested that one of the reasons for the Crusaders campaigns in the east was economic motives. However, with the beginning of the Crusaders invasion of the eastern regions and their settlement for hundreds of years, the Crusaders became part of the structure of society and the region. Hence, in addition to political relations, economic, social friendships have been established between them. Among these relations, the role of exchange and trade relations, especially with Muslims and the Crusaders has had a positive impact on the entire peoples of the region and even the westerners. The evidence for this was the peace treaties and ceasefires signed between the Crusaders and the Muslims. They many articles had set for economic aspect specifically for trade and merchants that emphasized the freedom of merchants, trade and the safety of their lives and property. As a result of these relations, many trade institutions emerged and Muslims and Crusaders became acquainted with each other's language, goods, products and civilization.
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